January 19, 2016 | Blog,Brain and Spinal Injury
Playing sports inherently comes with the risk of injury. Athletes suffer injuries such as pulled or strained muscles, tendons, and ligaments on a regular basis and are generally aware of the prevalence of these types of injuries in most sports. However, every once in a while, a sports injury occurs that causes the sports community,… read more
Self-Driving Cars And The Future Of Driving Safety
January 14, 2016 | Car Accidents
If driverless autos deliver on their promise to greatly reduce fatal traffic accidents, the technology will perhaps rank among the most transformative public-health initiatives in human history. But how many lives can be saved? By the end of this century, given the advent of the self driving car, there’s good reason to believe that tens of millions of traffic… read more
Safe Driving This Winter Season
January 12, 2016 | Car Accidents
This winter we have not seen any blizzards, but you never know how quickly the weather can change and how a little bit of snow can make it very difficult to drive. Please take some of the following precautions when driving in the snow or ice to stay safe this winter and to keep others… read more
$305B Highway Bill Signed By Obama In December
January 8, 2016 | Blog
Something which certainly will have an impact on the overall safety of America’s roads, including Indiana and the Indianapolis area, President Obama signed into a law a five-year, $305 billion highway bill this past December (2015), within hours of a scheduled expiration of the nation’s road and transit spending. The new law, paid for with… read more
Study On Factors That Influence Trucking Accidents
January 5, 2016 | truck accident
Researchers Cite Fatigue, Health, and Cellphones as Factors in Truck Accidents When driving next to or passing a large truck on the highway, it is important to drive carefully as trucking accidents often result in fatalities, according to data from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Discussing some of the key risk factors when… read more
Staying Safe and Healthy on New Year’s Eve
December 31, 2015 | Car Accidents
Whether you enjoy partying on New Year’s eve or not, here are some tips to keep you and your loved ones safe and healthy as you ring in 2016. The following list is taken from an article a few years ago (which you can find here, and we think this is good advice! Stay off… read more
Can I Recover after a Boating Accident?
December 31, 2015 | Blog,Personal Injury
As summer quickly approaches, many families will spend the day on the water around Indiana. Boating, waterskiing, riding jet skis, and participating in other types of watersports are popular recreational activities to escape the summer heat and have some fun. Unfortunately, like most recreational activities, watersports and boating are not risk-free, and accidents and injuries… read more
Tragic Crash Outside Indianapolis Kills 4 Teens
December 31, 2015 | Blog
We are devastated to learn that last night, Wednesday, December 30, 2015, four teenagers from the same Indiana city of Brownsburg were killed when their car crossed the median and struck a minivan. This happened on SR37 near Waverly in Morgan County. You can read more here: Link. Our prayers go out to the families… read more
Winter Driving in Indiana – Ice!
December 29, 2015 | Car Accidents
Some dangerous conditions that drivers in Indiana and around Indianapolis can encounter are icy roads and the hidden and deadly “black ice” that can blend into the tarmac and cause the driver of a car or truck to almost instantly lose control of his or her vehicle. It is a fact that nearly a quarter… read more
Safety Tips for Driving in Winter Weather
December 24, 2015 | Car Accidents
Every season carries along risks when it comes to traffic-related accidents, but it is winter weather that can bring with it some of the worst conditions for driving on Indiana roads. Our entire state can experience harsh conditions as the colder months approach, and if you haven’t noticed…those months are here! Here at Fountain Injury… read more
Monroe Co. Declares Public Health Emergency Due To Hepatits C
December 22, 2015 | Blog
We have just learned of an alarming rise in Hepatitis C cases taking place in Monroe County, to the south of Indianapolis. According to county health officials, this is directly tied to intravenous drug use.
The 10 Most Common Construction Accidents
December 22, 2015 | Construction Site Accidents,Personal Injury
Construction is one of the most dangerous jobs because of the high risk for accidents among workers. Construction sites are usually unstable by nature, and according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, over one-quarter of construction workers have been injured on the job. Furthermore, injuries from construction accidents often cause very serious injuries, and these… read more
December 21, 2015 | Blog,Car Accidents
Though airbags are intended to protect motorists in the event of a collision, some defects actually inflict additional injuries to accident victims. In recent months, many headlines have focused on a large number of potentially defective airbags manufactured by Japanese company Takata. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued a statement [1] earlier this year… read more
Indiana Driving – Keeping Teens (and everyone else) Safe
December 17, 2015 | Blog
As I’m sure you’re aware, states have differing laws regarding the use of cell phones and other devices while driving. I think we can all agree that even if you’re in a state that doesn’t explicitly make it illegal to use a cellphone while driving in any way, it is common sense to NEVER text… read more
Federal Reform of Class Action Suits
December 15, 2015 | Blog
Here’s an interesting opinion piece about class action lawsuits: https://www.cleveland.com/opinion/2015/11/federal_class-action_reform_ef.html
Motor-Vehicle Deaths Up 14% First Six Months of 2015
December 12, 2015 | Car Accidents
The numbers are out, and unfortunately they present a tragic reality: deaths related to car accidents rose 14% the first half of 2015. From https://www.nsc.org/: “Motor-vehicle deaths for January through June of 2015 totaled 18,630. This figure is up 14% from the corresponding 6-month period in 2014. The June figure for 2015 was up 12% from… read more
Indiana Driving – Properly Securing Your Child
December 9, 2015 | Blog
For those of us who have children, obviously one of the most important things we think about daily is ensuring our child is 100% secure in our vehicle prior to leaving the driveway. Let’s talk about some common sense necessities, as well as some non-negotiable laws regarding child restraint in a motor vehicle. Let’s take… read more
December 9, 2015 | Uncategorized
We are all very nervous when we hand the keys to a new teenage driver. You can help your teenage understand the responsibility of driving by setting up a written contract. Because they are just learning to drive, they are very vulnerable to distractions in the car. More teenage driving collisions happen at night than… read more
Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Week
December 4, 2015 | Blog
THE “INVISIBLE ILLNESS” CROHN’S AND COLITIS AWARENESS WEEK: DECEMBER 1-7 Crohn’s and Colitis have special importance for this law firm because they have personally touched our lives through friends and family. Those living with these illnesses are courageous people. They look just like anybody else, do not appear to have any medical issues, yet they… read more
How to Sign Your Legal Rights Away – Arbitration Clauses
November 24, 2015 | Blog
Arbitration is an expensive binding legal resolution process which can be helpful in certain types of lawsuits. Unfortunately, big business has figured out how to incorporate it into contracts with consumers to keep them from filing class action suits. The New York Times has recently exposed the unfairness of these contracts. For example, credit card… read more
Indiana Driving – Intersection Accidents
November 16, 2015 | Car Accidents
Continuing our series on driving in Indiana, let’s explore one of the most common situations we come across while driving: intersections. Some native Hoosiers will never know how lucky we are when it comes to traffic. Sitting in stop and go traffic on Highway 465 every morning can seem like pure torture. However, compared to… read more
Is Bacon Hazardous to Your Health?
November 10, 2015 | Blog
Americans love bacon! Our bacon craze continues and grows even crazier every year…you can buy bacon cookies, bacon ice cream, and even grilled cheese sandwiches wrapped with 10 strips of bacon. Right here in Indianapolis, some of your favorite restaurants are going nuts with bacon! Cafe Patachou in Carmel offers a bacon-infused maple syrup, and… read more
Is it Legal to Cross a Double Yellow Line to Pass?
November 7, 2015 | Bicycle Accidents,Car Accidents,Personal Injury
You’re driving along a 2 lane country road with a double yellow center line and you come across a bicyclist traveling along the right side of the road in your direction. Is it legal to cross over the yellow line to pass? If so, what is the proper and legal way to proceed? Let’s explore… read more
October 7, 2015 | Blog
Far too often we hear stories of civilians being injured by police vehicles. Often, crashes occur during high speed chases, but sometimes it is the result of negligence. Just last week an off-duty IMPD officer, driving his marked police vehicle, struck and killed a pedestrian who was walking in the street. It is suspected that… read more
October 1, 2015 | Blog
We can all relate to the fact that spiders are not the most exciting of bugs. This woman takes it to the extreme when she jumps out of a moving vehicle because she spots a spider inside. This is a funny video to watch, until someone ends up injured. Questions that should be raised are… read more